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George W. Casey, Sr.

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Recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1922-1970)

United StatesLived 1922 to 1970 · aged 48
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George William Casey Sr. was a United States Army major general who was killed in a helicopter crash in July 1970, in South Vietnam. General Casey, who had served in the Korean War, was in command of the US 1st Cavalry Division at the time of his death. His son George W. Casey Jr.

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Awards 6

Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Silver Star

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George William Casey Sr. was a United States Army major general who was killed in a helicopter crash in July 1970, in South Vietnam. General Casey, who had served in the Korean War, was in command of the US 1st Cavalry Division at the time of his death. His son George W. Casey Jr. served as the 36th Chief of Staff of the United States Army from April 2007 to April 2011.

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Lived 1922 to 1970 · aged 48
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